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Bira Kalinga, Swatantra Odisha

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sujitmahapatra

Bira Kalinga, Swatantra Odisha By: Sujit Mahapatra Kalinga warriors: Sculpture from Konark Temple   Where does Odisha stand now in India? What is it’s position in terms of economy and human development? As of end of 2019,  Odisha’s human development … Continue reading →

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Bhakt Salabeg

Posted on December 17, 2021 by sujitmahapatra

(Bhakta Salabega) By: Sujit Mahapatra Salabega was born into a Muslim father and Brahmin mother in the 17th Century Odisha. His father Lal Beg alias Jahangir Quli Khan was a military officer in the Mughal army under Jahangir.  Lalbeg forcefully … Continue reading →

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How Jagannath Survived

Posted on November 14, 2021 by sujitmahapatra

It was around 1558 A.D when the resistance of Gajapati Maharaja of Odisha was finallyended by the forces of Soliaman Gurzani, the then muslim governor of Bengal. ‘Kala Pahad’, the brutal general of the Bengal forces was adamant of removing … Continue reading →

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